Welt had already left the academy. After all, the combination of Durandal and Delta possessed more than enough deterrence. He rationally judged that the possibility of the two sides actually fighting was very low, yet there was no need to gamble on Otto's intentions. With the crisis of Chiyou right before them, everything had to prioritize safety above all else—in a word, leaving early brought early peace of mind.
And on this very night, Anqi was called into Fu Hua's dormitory.
"Master, I'm coming in!"
"Mm, come in."
Fu Hua smiled slightly at Anqi, who was peeking her head in at the doorway, and nodded.
Anqi then walked into the room.
She rolled her bright, sparkling eyes, taking in the gray and white primary tones, the minimalist and rustic decor and furniture, and how everything was exceptionally clean and tidy.
It was truly worthy of being Fu Hua's room, completely different from the cute, universally pink and red aesthetic of Anqi's side.
"Master, you are so devoid of romance!"
"I called you over today because I have something to give you. Originally, I hoped you would comprehend Soul Resonance before taking it out, but I hadn't expected to encounter such a rare disaster as Chiyou. Life and death are unpredictable in the upcoming mission; if you can gain the recognition of this weapon, perhaps you can secure a few more strands of vitality."
Ignoring Anqi's teasing, Fu Hua lifted a delicate wooden box holding a lingering trace of sandalwood from the table and brought it before Anqi.
Anqi's heartbeat skipped a beat. Vaguely guessing what was inside, she tilted her little head outwardly on the surface, looking innocent and naive as she said:
"Master, what is this? Speaking of which, the box is quite pretty, I want to buy one!"